Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis announced today that the president has made the following nominations:
Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Vincent R. Stewart for appointment to the rank of lieutenant general, and for assignment as deputy commander, U.S. Cyber Command. Stewart is currently serving as the director, Defense Intelligence Agency, Washington, District of Columbia.
Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Kenneth F. McKenzie Jr., for appointment to the rank of lieutenant general, and for assignment as director, Joint Staff. McKenzie is currently serving as the director, strategic plans and policy, J-5, Joint Staff, Washington, District of Columbia.
Marine Corps Maj. Gen. John J. Broadmeadow for appointment to the rank of lieutenant general, and for assignment as deputy commander, U.S. Transportation Command. Broadmeadow is currently serving as commander, Marine Corps Installations Command; assistant deputy commandant for installations and logistics (facilities); and commander, Marine Corps National Capital Region, Washington, District of Columbia.
Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Clardy for appointment to the rank of lieutenant general, and for assignment as military deputy for readiness to the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness. Clardy is currently serving as deputy director, force management, application and support, J-8, Joint Staff, Washington, District of Columbia.